Funeral service for Grady Kuykendall, 97, will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Union Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery.Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until service time.
Mr. Kuykendall passed away on October 28, 2025, at his son’s residence. He was born in Alcorn County on April 23, 1928, to the late Ruben and Elsie Mattox Kuykendall. He was a 1948 graduate of Kossuth High School. He farmed and raised cattle for a living. He was a 32nd degree mason and was a longtime member of Union Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Betty Ruth Kuykendall; brothers, Hollis Kuykendall, Reed Kuykendall, William Kuykendall and sister, Florene Kuykendall Morton.
He is survived by his sons, Mike Kuykendall (Tricia) and Ronnie Kuykendall (Angie Piper); grandchildren, Madison Kuykendall (Nikki), Riley Kuykendall, Kimberly Kuykendall Poe (Matthew) and Emily Burcham (Hunter); great-grandchildren, Sarah Kuykendall, John Mattox Kuykendall, Jack Kuykendall, Everett Burcham, Easton Burcham and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Bro. Raybon Richardson and Bro. Brad Vuncannon will officiate the service.
Online condolences can be left at www.MemorialCorinth.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.
